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Powertip ImageROCO:6498 +3.12%86 Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 as of Jun. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 0.03. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6498 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$113.55 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,230 Hardware companies, Powertip Image ranks better than 99.96% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Powertip Image's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:6498'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.03 Max: 0.21
Current: 0.01
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Powertip Image was 0.21. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.03.
ROCO:6498's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 99.96% of 2230
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs ROCO:6498: 0.01
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Powertip Image Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Powertip Image Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Powertip Image's Debt-to-Equity can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
ROCO:6498 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Powertip Image's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Powertip Image Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Powertip Image's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Powertip Image's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Powertip Image (ROCO:6498) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Powertip Image and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 0.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Powertip Image ranks #1 out of 2230 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 0%.
Is Powertip Image's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Powertip Image's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 0.03. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Powertip Image's value of 0.01 is 96.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Powertip Image ranks #1 out of 2230 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Powertip Image has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Powertip Image's Debt-to-Equity compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Powertip Image ranks #1 out of 2230 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Powertip Image in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Powertip Image's value of 0.01 is 96.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.03 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Powertip Image has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for a Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Hardware companies is 0.28, based on 2,230 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Powertip Image's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 96.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Powertip Image and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Powertip Image's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Powertip Image stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Powertip Image (ROCO:6498) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$113.55, compared to a current price of NT$66.20 — trading 41.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 0.03 and 96.4% below the Hardware industry median of 0.28. Powertip Image's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Powertip Image (ROCO:6498), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Powertip Image (ROCO:6498) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Powertip Image stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$66.20 is trading 41.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$113.55.
GuruFocus considers Powertip Image to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:6498:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.01 (67% below median its 10-year median of 0.03)
GF Value™: NT$113.55 vs. price of NT$66.20 (41.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 96.4% below the Hardware median (#1 of 2230)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6498 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Powertip Image Corp is a manufacturer of small to mid-size full-color TFT and monochrome displays as well as resistive and capacitive touch panels. The company's product lines include Embedded solutions, Evaluation board, EM Touch, VATN/PBT LCD Modules and Graphic LCD Modules among others. It earns revenue from sales of lens products.
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